Adult Services

Treatments for refractory overactive bladder and urge incontinence

In addition to Botox, patients with overactive bladder and urge incontinence who have failed to improve on medication can choose from two procedures that work by modulating nerve activity: sacral neuromodulation and percutaneous nerve stimulation. Both treat overactive bladder and urinary urgency, with or without incontinence. Patients can pick the treatment that best fits their…

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Pediatric Services

Implementing principles of trauma-informed care

Reviewed by Amber L. Pendleton, M.D. Implementing the principles of trauma-informed care across a primary care team and community resources provides an opportunity to focus on adverse childhood experiences and social-care needs, with the potential to improve lifelong health. Norton Children’s Medical Group, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, embarked on a program to…

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Adult Services, Neuroscience, Research

Mental health and provider considerations when treating multiple sclerosis

As mental health disorders can be one of the “invisible” symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), mental health care can be a part of routine MS care through the regular use of screening tools and an integrated approach to treatment, according to a recently published paper. Mood and mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, adjustment…

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Pediatric Services

Diagnosing and Treating Migraine in Teens

Reviewed by Brian M. Plato, D.O., FAHS, neurologist and headache specialist at Norton Neuroscience Institute. Migraine is a common, disabling condition among teenagers, making it difficult for them to keep up with school activities and their family and social lives, according to Brian M. Plato, D.O., FAHS, a neurologist and headache specialist at Norton Neuroscience…

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Medical Group, Pediatric Services

February 2023 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Lynette Gillis, M.D. Pediatric Gastroenterology Siddharth V. Jain, M.D. ­ Pediatric Neurology Kimberly McDonald, M.D.­ ­ Pediatric Genetics Janice Mahaffey, APRN ­ Pediatric Emergency Medicine ­ Holly M. Barnett, LCSW­ Pediatric Endocrinology­ ­ Ieisha Beasley, LCSW ­ Pediatric Behavioral Medicine­ ­ Glennesha Mudd, LCSW Pediatric Gastroenterology ­

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Adult Services, Obstetrics

Alaina C. Sewell, APRN, joins Norton Community Medical Associates – Endocrinology

Alaina C. Sewell, APRN, has joined Norton Community Medical Associates – Endocrinology and is seeing patients at the practice’s Springhurst location. Alaina most recently worked as a nurse practitioner providing family care. She also has worked at Norton Immediate Care Centers; in the Norton Clinical Command Center, in the area of employee health during the…

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Adult Services, Medical Group

February 2023 Norton Medical Group New Providers

Tamika Burrus, M.D. Stroke Neurology Joshua Wu, D.O. Sports Medicine Eric L. Xia, M.D. Infectious Diseases Jessica Cain, PA-C Neurology Steven Faddis, PA-C Cardiothoracic Surgery Kelly Joy, PA-C General Surgery Katherine K. Holland, APRN Gynecology Kevan P. McCullum, APRN Family Medicine Rachel K. Secor, APRN Family Medicine Beena Thomas, APRN Gynecologic Oncology Dre Wise, APRN…

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Medical Group, Pediatric Services

January 2023 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Anna K Goodman, M.D. Pediatric Audiology Emily L Montgomery, M.D. Pediatric Hospital Medicine Adrian R. O’Hagan, M.D. Pediatric Pulmonology Tara Chernecke, APRN Pediatrics Nestor Veliz Tamayo, APRN Pediatrics Julie A Todd, APRN Pediatrics Paul J Rosen, APRN Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

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Adult Services, Pulmonology

Norton Pulmonology Specialists expands services with new providers and facilities

Room to breathe for pulmonary care services After almost a year of planning and construction, hiring, and relocating, Norton Pulmonary Specialists now has expanded pulmonary care capacity on the Norton Brownsboro Hospital campus. Additional rooms, more providers and a plethora of space means better care for pulmonary patients in the area. Put simply, pulmonary care…

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Adult Services, Medical Group

January 2023 Norton Medical Group new providers

Carl Christie, D.O. Gynecologic Oncology Kevin A. Graham, M.D. Cardiothoracic Surgery Afshan Kashif, M.D. Hospital Medicine Kenneth G. Pugh, M.D. Neurology Li Zhou M.D., Ph.D. Cardiology Jessica Cain, PA-C Neurology William C. Coulter, PA-C Electrophysiology Amber Fortuna, PA-C Hospital Medicine Olivia N. Benzing, APRN Pulmonology Ruby R. Fralick, APRN Obstetrics and Gynecology Anne Marie Koch,…

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Pediatric Services, Urology

Kendra N. Evans, APRN, practices with Norton Children’s Urology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine

Kendra N. Evans, APRN, practices with Norton Children’s Urology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. As a family nurse practitioner, Kendra cares for children with urological conditions. She enjoys working with pediatric patients and caring for them as if they were family. Kendra graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with a Master of Science degree…

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Adult Services, Cardiovascular

CT-FFR analysis shows patient’s level of cardiac obstruction and location, guiding treatment

The patient In July 2022, a 45-year-old male with a six-year history of chest pain went to the emergency room complaining of chest discomfort and shortness of breath over the previous two weeks. He was evaluated by Jacqueline Gray, APRN, and no markers of heart attack were found. Previously, nuclear stress single-photon emission computerized tomography…

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